The Dayton ISD Sports Hall of Fame, established in 2017, continues its tradition of honoring standout athletes who have contributed significantly to the Dayton Broncos and Colbert Tigers, both on and off the field. Over the years, legendary athletes, teams, and devoted fans have been recognized for their achievements, with inductees nominated by committee members, family, and members of the Dayton community.
Larry Wadzeck, president of the Sports Hall of Fame, outlined the selection process: “We consider very seriously three basic requirements for entry into the Dayton Sports Hall of Fame. The first two considerations are their athletic ability and accomplishments they made here at the high school, college or even in the pros. Finally, and just as important, we also examine the character of the person because we want these inductees to be positive role models for our present and future athletes in Dayton Independent School District.”
This year’s induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. at the Dayton High School Performing Arts Center (PAC), located at 3200 N. Cleveland Street. Following the ceremony, a family reception for honorees will be held at the Dayton Historical Museum. The inductees will also be recognized during a pre-game event at Dayton’s home football game on Friday, Oct. 4, around 6:15 p.m.
The 2024 Dayton ISD Sports Hall of Fame inductees include:
- Dan Boone
- Derrick Briggs
- Jorge Carranco
- Randy Denman
- Andy Dewey
- Michael Dugat
- P.J. McGowan
- Justin McQueen
- Lamar Mitchell
- Payton Ploch
- Jacob Passmore
- Joel Robison
- Ebony Rivon
- Bryan Williams
- Betty Jo Wisegerber
- Betty Woods
- Team: 1949 Girls Basketball Team
- Loyal Boosters: Will and Maureen Moore, Loy Spear
In addition, the Hall of Fame is hosting its annual raffle with four exciting prizes. Tickets are available for $10 and can be purchased from Hall of Fame board members, at the Dayton ISD administration building, or at the Sports Hall of Fame Museum, which is located behind the east end zone at every home football game. All raffle proceeds support the Sports Hall of Fame Museum, and participants do not need to be present to win. One ticket offers a chance to win in every drawing, with prizes including:
- Two Michael Kors purses (retail value $799) – Drawing on Oct. 4
- Two Houston Dynamo soccer tickets with food vouchers (retail value $500) – Drawing on Oct. 11
- A Boss Pro Pellet Smoker (retail value $499) – Drawing on Oct. 25
- A Cajun Fish Fryer (retail value $499) – Drawing on Nov. 8
The Sports Hall of Fame board members include Larry Wadzeck, Trent Brock, Carolyn Land, Bob Edwards, Barry Pruitt, Alan and Mary Ellen Conner, Frosty Pruitt, Suzanne Hicks, Juan Carranco, Jeff Nations, Dr. Robert Seaberg, Norbet Westmoreland, Trudie Dewey, Geoff McCracken, and Dayton ISD Superintendent Dr. Jessica Johnson.
The Sports Hall of Fame Museum is open during every home Friday night football game and is located at the back of the Nottingham campus near the football field. The organization is a 501(c)(3) charitable entity, accepting donations to support the Hall of Fame and sports at Dayton ISD. Nomination forms for future inductees can be found on the Dayton ISD website or by clicking here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/scschoolfiles/553/dayton_shof_nominationation_form.pdf